Middle East Espionage Escapades: Ashen Lepus Strikes Again!
Ashen Lepus is on a relentless espionage mission, targeting Middle Eastern governments with their AshTag malware, cleverly disguised as harmless PDFs. While other cyber groups took a breather, Ashen Lepus kept snooping, proving that even in cyber warfare, some just can’t resist a good diplomatic drama.
Hot Take:
WIRTE is like that one persistent fly at a picnic – it just doesn’t know when to quit. Armed with its latest AshTag malware, it’s buzzing around the Middle East, causing a diplomatic ruckus and leaving security experts in a whirlwind of activity. If only there was a cyber fly-swatter to keep this pesky group at bay!
Key Points:
- WIRTE, identified with the Gaza Cyber Gang, targets Middle Eastern government entities.
- The newly identified malware suite, AshTag, has been active since 2020.
- Palo Alto Networks named the activity Ashen Lepus, noting its persistence during conflicts.
- Phishing lures related to geopolitical affairs are employed to deliver the malware.
- WIRTE’s main goals include espionage, intelligence collection, and sabotage.
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